The Dyadic Adjustment Scale subscale that evaluates the degree to which partners express affectionate feelings is called?

• A. Affectional expression
• B. Dyadic cohesion
• C. Dyadic consensus
• D. Dyadic satisfaction

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is identifying which DAS subscale specifically measures how openly partners show warmth and affection toward each other. Affectional Expression is the one that targets expressing affectionate feelings—things like showing love, tenderness, and caring. That direct focus on displaying affection differentiates it from the other subscales: Dyadic Cohesion looks at shared activities and togetherness, Dyadic Consensus examines agreement on beliefs and values, and Dyadic Satisfaction reflects overall happiness with the relationship. So when the question asks about expressing affectionate feelings, Affectional Expression is the best fit because it directly assesses the warmth and affectionate behaviors between partners.